U.S. PRESIDENT BUSH MEETS WITH SECRETARY OF DEFENSE NOMINEE ROBERT GATES

President George W. Bush and Defense Secretary nominee Robert M. Gates enter the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House for a press conference on December 5, 2006. Today, Gates begins his Senate confirmation hearing in Washington, DC. (UPI Photo/Martin H. Simon/POOL)

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Gates: Iran remains threat to region

MANAMA, Bahrain, Dec. 8 (UPI) -- U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates Saturday said Iran remains a threat to regional stability, even without nuclear weapons.

Thompson Files: Sell F-22 to Japan

ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Earlier this month, U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates spent a week in East Asia, which has emerged as one of the most vibrant centers of economic growth in the world.

Private contractors' legal fate debated

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 (UPI) -- The U.S. Defense Department said that private armed security contractors working in Iraq should be coordinated under a single authority.

U.S., Russian officials meet

MOSCOW, Oct. 12 (UPI) -- U.S. and Russian officials meeting in Moscow to discuss missile defense and other security issues made no major breakthroughs.

Gates, Browne meet in London

LONDON, Oct. 11 (UPI) -- U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates met with his British counterpart, Secretary of State for Defense Desmond Browne, in London Thursday.

U.S., Chile to strengthen military ties

SANTIAGO, Chile, Oct. 4 (UPI) -- Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates says the United States and Chile have agreed to strengthen military ties.

Blackwater removal impractical, says Gates

BOGOTA, Oct. 4 (UPI) -- U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates says removing government contractor Blackwater USA from Iraq is not practical.

Children displaced by war pledged support

BOGOTA, Oct. 3 (UPI) -- U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates pledged $343,000 in grant money to support Colombian children displaced by war.

New Joint Chiefs chairman sworn in

FORT MYER, Va., Oct. 1 (UPI) -- The new chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff was sworn in to office Monday during a ceremony at Fort Myer, Va.

Gates indicates approval for Army increase

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 (UPI) -- Despite military recruiting difficulties, Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates is likely to approve an increase in numbers for the active Army.

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